Describes several opening passages from modern English novels to illustrate a grammatical-analysis approach to the study of literature. (RB)

A DISCUSSION COURSE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM 1500 TO 1900 ORGANIZED AROUND REPRESENTATIVE MASTERPIECES HAS BEEN CREATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. THE COURSE, CALLED ENGLISH SEMESTER, MEETS TWO HOURS DAILY AND IS CONDUCTED BY THREE STAFF MEMBERS TO ACCOMMODATE 35 STUDENTS, USUALLY IN THEIR JUNIOR YEAR. THE NEW PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPTION FOR…

Shakespeare's lifetime coincided with the consolidation of modern capitalism, and his plays reveal his interest in economics--defined as a rational system for calculating and comparing the value of commodities--and especially the economics of time. Shakespeare's plays offer a critique of the new capitalism by showing the extent to which it can and…

Sixteen articles are presented which deal either generally with this issue's theme, "Elective Programs in English," or specifically describe and/or evaluate experiences with particular elective programs or courses. Included in the "Current Reading" section is a brief bibliography of articles and books, recent and old, on elective programs in…

The Minister responsible for science policy published a multi-year plan for research in the sciences and humanities under the title "Science Budget 1977." It covered general topics, specific areas of research, and included a summary of research work in the humanities. Here is a translation of sections of "Science Budget 1977" that focuses on the…

Reports the results of a study conducted to determine if selected English authors' writings concerning their experiences in childhood revealed a natural appetite for learning geography. Concludes that the evidence shows children are inherently interested in geography, but have often failed to have their interest stimulated and expanded by…

Argues that African students can find more to identify with in Shakespeare's works than can British students. Offers many examples of similarities between African cultural traditions and those of Shakespeare's time. (SRT)

Author Victor Moeller contends that authentic learning begins only when teachers challenge students with real questions that demand solutions. Here, he aims to help teachers of the next generation develop skills of independent, reflective, and critical thinking with this book. It explains how to use film to bring Shakespeare to life through…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…

Evaluation of a course called Literature and the Adolescent,'' citing some of the experiences, ideas, and activities that seemed to be responsible for making it go. (Author/PW)

An analysis of the roles assigned to women in literature, with emphasis on Shakespeare's attitude towards women but including examples from George Eliot and Erich Segal; author comments on the cross-influences of literature and society regarding women's place. (SP)

Author maintains that for a certain current audience, Beowulf cannot be taught as a poem, narrative, or truth. (Author/RK)

Oral and written book reports as means of improving reading, thinking, writing, and speaking skills are discussed. (DB)

Emphasizes the responsibility of the English teacher to his colleagues as well as his responsibility to his students. There is stress on recognition of women to society and as teachers of English. (ML)